New Bern
City in Craven County, North Carolina
New Bern is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, with 31,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trent Woods, 1.4 miles SW.
- 31,291residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 29.0 sq miland area · 75.0 km²
- 1,080 / sq mipopulation density
- 28562ZIP code
About New Bern
New Bern (pronounced /'nu bərn/ NEW-bern), is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 31,291 at the 2020 census. It is located at the confluence of the Neuse and the Trent Rivers, near the headwaters of Pamlico Sound on the North Carolina coast. It lies 112 miles (180 km) east of Raleigh, 89 miles (143 km) north of Wilmington, and 162 miles (261 km) south of Norfolk, Virginia.
New Bern was founded in October 1710 by the Palatines and Swiss under the leadership of Christoph von Graffenried. The new colonists named their settlement after Bern, the Swiss region from which many of the colonists and their patron had emigrated. New Bern is the second-oldest European-settled colonial town in North Carolina, after Bath. It served as the capital of North Carolina from 1770 to 1792. After the American Revolution (1775–1783), New Bern became wealthy and quickly developed a rich cultural life. At one time, New Bern was called "the Athens of the South", renowned for its Masonic Temple and Athens Theater. These are both still very active today.
New Bern has four historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places; their numerous contributing buildings include residences, stores, and churches dating back to the early 18th century. Within walking distance of the waterfront are more than 164 homes and buildings listed on the National Register. Also nearby are several bed and breakfasts, hotels, restaurants, banks, antiques stores, and specialty shops. The historic districts contain many of the city's 2,000 crape myrtles—its official flower—and developed gardens. New Bern has two "Local Historic Districts", a municipal zoning overlay that affords legal protection to the exteriors of New Bern's historic structures.
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Living in New Bern
- Median household income
- $61,031
- Median home value
- $240,100
- Median rent
- $1,081/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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New Bern had 31,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,080 per sq mi (417 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Bern at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Craven County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.96 sq mi (75.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0927° N, 77.0718° W |
| ZIP code | 28562 |
| Official website | newbernnc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3746340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Bern
- Trent Woods1.4 mi SW
- Brices Creek3.9 mi S
- Bridgeton4.1 mi NE
- River Bend4.7 mi W
- James City5.3 mi SE
- Fairfield Harbour6.2 mi E
- Pollocksville10.4 mi SW
- Neuse Forest11.4 mi SE
- Grantsboro13.3 mi E
- Arapahoe14.8 mi E
- Alliance15.3 mi E
- Vanceboro15.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Bern
What county is New Bern in?
New Bern is in Craven County, North Carolina.
What is the population of New Bern, NC?
31,291 people lived in New Bern at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Bern, NC?
The ZIP code of New Bern is 28562.
What is the elevation of New Bern?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Bern?
Trent Woods (1.4 mi), Brices Creek (3.9 mi), Bridgeton (4.1 mi), River Bend (4.7 mi), James City (5.3 mi).
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